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Efficiency vs. Equity in Resource Allocation
Imagine an economy with two people, Alex and Ben, and a fixed total of 10 apples and 10 oranges. Both Alex and Ben derive satisfaction from consuming both apples and oranges. In the initial allocation, Alex has all 10 apples and all 10 oranges, while Ben has nothing. Analyze this initial allocation. Is it efficient in the sense that it is impossible to make one person better off without making someone else worse off? Justify your reasoning.
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